THREE of the Ulster Region centres will go head to head for the title of Ulster Region Centre of the Year 2017.

As nominated by members, The Meadows Equestrian Centre in Lurgan, Portmore Equestrian Centre in Aghalee and Connell Hill Equestrian have been shortlisted for this awards once again.

Voting will take place at the Ulster Region Ball on Saturday, January 20th, held at the Corick House Hotel and Spa.

With the aim of retaining the crown for the second consecutive year, Portmore Equestrian Centre have had yet another excellent year hosting many prestigious competitions including the Portmore Amateur Championships, both National and Autumn Grand Prix series’ and their ever popular Portmore Autumn Championships.

2017 has also been an excellent year for The Meadows Equestrian Centre, hosting some of the premier national competitions from Show Jumping Ireland and Horse Sport Ireland taking place at the venue. In addition to this, the development of ‘Arena 3’, one of Ireland’s largest outdoor equestrian arena has also giving additional scope to develop.

The third nominee, Connell Hill Equestrian has been a long time supporter of senior riders, running multiple leagues and hosting top-level horse shows throughout the year. Coupled with investment into new technologies such as portable LED screens, computerised call up systems, the Creighton family have ensured they are ready for the future of equestrianism in Ireland.

In the 2017 Ulster Region Show of the Year category, The Meadows (Ulster Region MEC Summer Tour), Portmore (Portmore Autumn Championships) and Connell Hill (Ulster Region Amateur Championships) are joined by Eglinton (Northern Indoor Championships) and Cavan Equestrian Centre (Cavan International Horse Show).

Once again this award will be decided by votes and awarded at the Ulster Region Ball on January 20th.